Palestinian Politics: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission received nomination applications from seven electoral lists for the November Legislative Council vote, after Abbas extended the nomination window from 12 to 18 days (through Oct. 13) while keeping polling on Nov. 28; lists include Al-Finiq, Palestine Future Coalition, Justice and Construction, National Initiative, Unity and Democratic Change, New Path, and Labor, with applications still subject to legal review. UK Trade & Settlements: Labour’s Ed Miliband told the party conference Israel’s Gaza/West Bank actions are “a stain on the conscience of the world,” and pledged to ban imports from illegal settlements and disrupt supply lines tied to them—aimed at British finance, construction, and services. UN & Gaza Food Work: A UN Food and Agriculture Organization staffer says his contract wasn’t renewed after Gaza-related advocacy tied to famine and starvation discussions. Global South Diplomacy: India, Brazil and South Africa backed urgent, text-based UN Security Council reform talks and endorsed India’s critical minerals initiative. Cross-border Humanitarian Crisis: A Channel crossing attempt left three dead, including a child, as dozens were injured.